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AmeriNZ 189 – Year’s End Live Chat

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amerinz_podcast_150x150Okay, so this is longer than usual. In fact, it’s longer than I intended— a lot longer—but it’s the last live chat group show for the year. And about halfway through or so a special guest (Nigel!) joins us.

There was no particular topic for this show, and we talked about a lot of different things—some serious, some not. It was just a bunch of people having a conversation. The group this week included Steven in Wisconsin, Larken and Brother Cinaedus (unfortunately, Skype dropped him about halfway through).

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AmeriNZ 184 – Expataversary

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amerinz_podcast_150x150Today is the fourteenth anniversary of my arrival in New Zealand—my expataversary. So today I begin by talking a bit about that, ome of the things I’ve learned and the best advice I can give. Then, I have a story in the news that caught my eye, and then it’s on to comments that let me update some things I’ve talked about before as well as tell you more about New Zealand.

A new 2Political is coming later this week. Also, join us on the next live AmeriNZ Podcast on Pride48.com, starting at 8pm Eastern North American time on Thursday, November 6 (2pm Friday, November 7 New Zealand time). You can also join other listeners in the chatroom, where you can ask questions or make comments as the show is streamed.

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Fourteen.
Illegal downloaders spend most on music.
Nearly half say they will vote to ditch MMP.

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AmeriNZ 182 – Normal again

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amerinz_podcast_150x150Well, I’m a chatterbox today! I tell you a bit about the weekend and a health update before moving onto something from the news—an update to something I’ve talked about previously. I also tell you about a couple things happening in New Zealand on November 1. That’s after Halloween, of course—but I doubt many Kiwis would notice that. I tell you why. A phone message and comments round out the episode.

A new 2Political is coming soon, possibly early next week. Also, join us on for the next live AmeriNZ Podcast on Pride48.com, starting at 8pm Eastern North American time on Thursday, October 29 (1pm Friday, October 30 New Zealand time). You can also join other listeners in the chatroom, where you can ask questions or make comments as the show is streamed.

Links for this episode
Slap some sense into this story.
The extent of Halloween.
Farewell, Halloween.
Halloween is homeless.

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AmeriNZ 177 – Pacific Life

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amerinz_podcast_150x150Today provided a good example of the realities of life in the Pacific: It’s a vast geologically active area, and people ignore that at their peril. Today proved to be minor for New Zealand, but it could have been much worse. After I recorded this, it was determined that dozens—perhaps hundreds—had been killed in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, and entire villages had been wiped out. They know first hand what tsunamis can do.

This is also school holiday time in New Zealand, and I talk a little about that, as well some technical issues that delayed my recent podcasts. Comments next studio podcast.

The next AmeriNZ Live group show podcast is Thursday 8pm North America time, 12 Noon Friday in New Zealand on Pride48.com.

The next 2Political Podcast will be released soon, but won’t be posted to AmeriNZ Podcast. To subscribe, got to 2political.com where you can subscribe through iTunes or directly to the feed.

Links for this episode

New Zealand Red Cross Samoa Earthquake Appeal.
NZ Herald coverage of the earthquake & Tsunami.
Visualising the earthquake magnitude scale.
It seemed so innocent.

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AmeriNZ 173 – The people have spoken

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amerinz_podcast_150x150Okay, two things: This episode is EXTRA long, and it doesn’t end when you think (listen for my added special tribute at the end). After two weeks, I think you can allow me some extra time.

Today I tell you about our trip to Northland—our honeymoon. First up, I have some historical information for the date I actually recorded. Fast forward if you want. After that, I give the final (I think) update on the referendum I’ve been talking about. My main topic is our honeymoon in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. Comments and email let me expand on a number of things—first, being an expat, and second, the upcoming AmeriNZ Live podcasts. A special tribute is at the very end—don’t fast forward Too much!

Links for this episode

My take on the referendum results
A blog post exposing connections.
Voting results show christofascists are toothless in New Zealand.

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AmeriNZ 172 – Did I?

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amerinz_podcast_150x150So: How did I vote in New Zealand’s stupid referendum that will cost taxpayers millions for nothing? What did I do about that fundamentalist christianist stunt? I drag out the answer because I can. So, before I answer, I have updates on a couple stories I’ve talked about in the past, including gay adoption and ending the “panic defence”. And, do I ever tell you what I think!!

Links for this episode

Judge: Time to let gay couples adopt
Country divided over gay adoption issue
Voting correctly my stroppy blog post on how I voted.

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AmeriNZ 171 – To Vote or Not

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amerinz_podcast_150x150For the first time in my life, I don’t know if I should vote, and it’s all the fault of some New Zealand christianist fundamentalists. They’re a teeny, tiny minority in New Zealand, but they managed to put up a stupid referendum that will cost taxpayers millions for nothing. First, I update some New Zealand news from last time, and add a couple new stories.

Links for this episode

Beach poison will kill you in an hour
Enrolment Statistics for New Zealand voters.
1.3m smacking responses

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AmeriNZ 170 – 070809

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Today is 07/08/09 in this part of the world and I have to observe such an auspicious occasion, which is apparently a once-in-a-lifetime event. After that, I talk about something that’s killing dogs. Then, Dames and Sirs—a gay man turns down a knighthood.

Links for this episode

UK article on 07/08/09
Toxic algae prime killing suspect
New Zealand’s Titles and Styles of Knights and Dames

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AmeriNZ 168 – Assorted miscellany

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amerinz_podcast_150x150This is just a nattercast today, since I won’t have time tomorrow. I start with some updates (this IS a personal journal podcast!) and go on to other bits and pieces. It’s another cornucopia today! I have a little bit of a downer toward the end, but my reason for bringing it up is positive.

Links for this episode

Jake’s big weekend post on my blog.
100 Maori words every New Zealander should know
Maori Language Week – Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori
History of the Maori language
New Zealand Immigration Service
The “Lord of the Rings” Location Guidebook

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AmeriNZ 163 – Pride 48 Sunday

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pride48_125x125Nigel and I did ANOTHER live show on Pride 48 Sunday night, and this is the recording of that show. It’s a different kind of podcast—again—and we had a lot of fun. LurryDean joins us, too.

Plans are to repeat this not just next year, but also in 6 months or so. In the meantime, several podcasters are going to continue doing live shows, and this podcast may be one of them. I’ll let you know in advance if that happens.

Links for this episode

The Kim Beaver photo of Miss Wes we mentioned: Miss WONDER WOMAN 2.0.
Kim Beaver’s special tribute to me: Cpt. Kiwi saves the day (from tomorrow).

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